جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Louah Sirriمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Educational Psychology
• Cognitive Development
• Bilingualism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Louah Sirri is a Lecturer in Educational Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University's School of Education, specializing in cognitive development and bilingualism. She earned her PhD from Université Paris Descartes, researching lexical-semantic systems in monolingual and bilingual children. Her academic journey includes roles like Senior Research Associate at Lancaster University (2015-2018) and postdoctoral research funded by the ESRC LuCiD Centre. She holds Chartered Psychologist status with the BPS and speaks Arabic, French, Hebrew, and English. Research focuses on cognitive development in young children, using EEG, eye-tracking, and NIRS. Key interests include bilingual language acquisition, multisensory perception, and educational equity. She organized a webinar on 'Decolonizing the Curriculum in Educational Psychology' and contributes to editorial boards for journals like Frontiers in Psychology. Teaching involves leading modules on prevention science, early intervention, and empirical project proposals for BSc Educational Psychology students. She supervises third-year research projects and collaborates on initiatives like the MMU RISE Internship, exploring curriculum reforms. Awards include a French government PhD grant and travel awards for international conferences.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Linguistics
• Neuroscience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bálint Forgács is an Habil. Associate Professor at the Department of Cognitive Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University, and Head of the Language and Brain Research Group. His research focuses on semantic processing, metaphor comprehension, theory of mind in infants, and electrophysiological correlates of cognitive functions. He explores how language and communication develop in early childhood and how abstract concepts are mentally represented. His work intersects cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and linguistics, emphasizing social and developmental aspects of cognition. Research interests include the pragmatics of metaphorical language, the neurobiological basis of semantic systems, and the communicative functions of language from birth. He investigates how infants track others' understanding and how metaphors shape discourse in fields like climate science. His studies employ electrophysiological methods (e.g., ERP) and behavioral experiments to uncover mechanisms underlying meaning construction and social cognition. Forgács' recent work highlights newborns' sensitivity to communicative dimensions of language and the role of mentalization in semantic processing. He critiques metaphorical language in climate discourse, advocating for clearer scientific communication. His research has implications for education, linguistics, and interdisciplinary studies in cognitive science.

Sue Gregoryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Online Education
• Virtual Education
• ICT Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Sue Gregory serves as the Head of School for the School of Education at the University of New England. She oversees strategic initiatives, resource allocation, and external partnerships, including accreditation bodies and industry collaborators. Previously, she held roles such as Chair of Research and Higher Degree Research Course Coordinator, and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her research focuses on virtual worlds, eLearning, and ICT integration in education. She has secured over $6 million in grants, led 19 projects, and authored over 200 publications, including five edited books on virtual education. Key awards include an OLT Citation, ATEA Award, and ACE Award. Education: BA Graduate Diploma in Education (Infants/Primary) MEd in Computer Education PhD Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy Research Interests: Virtual education, online learning, mobile learning, and the application of virtual worlds in teaching. Her work emphasizes innovative pedagogical strategies and digital tool integration. Awards: OLT Citation ATEA Award ACE Award Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy Labs/Teams: Leader of the eLearning, ePedagogy, and Innovations Research Network Group. Active in ASCILITE as a Life Member and Executive Committee member since 2012, contributing to conferences and leadership programs.

Frankie Fongمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Social Learning
• Cross-Cultural Comparison
• Digital Media Effects
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Frankie Fong is a Postdoctoral Scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (Leipzig, Germany) and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Queensland (Australia). His research focuses on social learning mechanisms, cross-cultural comparisons of child development, and the impact of digital media on children's learning. He holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Queensland, where he also served as a tutor and guest lecturer. Fong has been awarded the University of Queensland Graduate School Candidate Travel Award and has secured grants including the Issachar Fund Subaward and Texas Global Faculty Research Seed Grant. His work spans experimental studies on children's imitation behavior, cultural transmission, and the role of schooling in cultural reproduction. He contributes to initiatives promoting research generalizability and serves as an Assistant Editor for Infant and Child Development . Education: PhD (Developmental Psychology, UQ, 2019), Visiting Researcher (Washington University in St. Louis, 2018) Affiliations: Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, University of Queensland Editorial Roles: Assistant Editor at Infant and Child Development Fong's research interests include the interplay between cultural norms, digital media exposure, and children's cognitive development. His studies often involve cross-cultural methodologies to explore how diverse environments shape learning strategies and social behavior. Recent work highlights children's capacity for costly ritual replication and their nuanced judgment of artifact functionality based on cultural conventions. Key collaborations include the Comprehensive Assessment of Family Media Exposure (CAFE) Consortium and the Australian Research Council's Digital Child Center. His presentations address methodological challenges in cross-cultural developmental research and post-PhD career pathways.

Darna Dufourمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nutritional Anthropology
• Food Insecurity
• Biocultural Anthropology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Darna Dufour is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her work bridges nutritional anthropology, biocultural studies, and human biology, with a focus on socioeconomic disparities in health and diet. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in Colombia, American Samoa, and the Amazon basin, examining topics such as food insecurity, maternal-child health, and energy efficiency in lactation. University: University of Colorado Boulder Department: Department of Anthropology Email: darna.dufour@colorado.edu Her research spans four decades, emphasizing the interplay between ecological pressures and nutritional outcomes. Key themes include: Dietary patterns and obesity in urban Latin American populations Biocultural approaches to understanding chronic disease Protein leverage hypothesis and human energy regulation Edible invertebrates and traditional Amazonian food systems Socioeconomic determinants of maternal and child health Recent publications highlight nutritional inequality and methodological advancements in food insecurity measurement. Her work often integrates stable isotope analysis to track dietary differences and longitudinal studies to assess metabolic adaptations. Though no explicit scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text, her sustained contributions to biocultural scholarship underscore her impact on the field.

• Evolutionary Anthropology
• Reproductive Behavior
• Maternal-Child Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Myers is a Researcher and Group Leader of the Lise-Meitner 'BirthRites' Group at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Kent (2017), an MPhil in Biological Anthropology from the University of Cambridge (2005), and a BA in Human Sciences from the University of Oxford (2004). Prior roles include lectureships in evolutionary anthropology at the University of Roehampton and University College London, and a postdoctoral position at the University of Bristol. Her research focuses on evolutionary insights into maternal-child health, leveraging social network analysis to study childcare support systems in the UK and cultural norms around female genital mutilation (FGM) in Ethiopia. Key areas include postnatal depression, breastfeeding dynamics, and the interplay between social environments and reproductive decision-making. Myers received the ISEMPH George C. Williams Prize for her work on postnatal depression and future childbearing. Her grants include leading roles in interdisciplinary projects on cooperative breeding (Co-PI, 2023), breastfeeding ideology (Co-PI, 2021), and maternal support during the pandemic (PI, 2020). Notable publications span Nature Human Behaviour , Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B , and Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health . Grants: Institute of Advanced Studies Toulouse Multidisciplinary Prize (2023) British Academy Small Research Grant (2021) British Academy Special Research Awards (2020) Advising & Grants: Co-led projects on FGM transmission and breastfeeding support Pioneered mobile health methodologies for real-time infant feeding data Labs/Teams: Lise-Meitner 'BirthRites' Group Department of Human Behavior, Ecology and Culture

Bárbara Nazaréمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Transition to Parenthood
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bárbara Nazaré is an Invited Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (since 2020), following her tenure as Assistant Professor at Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias (2015–2020). She holds a PhD in Health Psychology (2013) and a Master’s in Clinical and Health Psychology (2007) from the University of Coimbra. A specialist in Clinical and Health Psychology, her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals focusing on mental health and education. Her research emphasizes parental adjustment, congenital anomalies, grief, and psychological aspects of transition to parenthood. Notable projects include the NHNAI initiative exploring neurosciences and AI’s societal impacts, and CRC-W’s work on psychological well-being. She has supervised 9 academic works at UCP and contributed to over 44 publications, with a focus on psychometric validation, medical communication, and pediatric psychology. Education: Integrated Master’s (2007), PhD (2013) in Health Psychology, University of Coimbra. Projects: NHNAI (2022–2025), CRC-W (2019–2025), pediatric hospital clown interventions (2021–2024). Labs/Teams: Research Centre for Psychological-Family and Social Wellbeing (CRC-W).

• Early Life Stress
• Maternal-Infant Health
• Child Maltreatment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Samantha Brown is Associate Professor and Director of the Parent-Child Relationships & Well-Being Lab at Colorado State University's Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Education : PhD in Social Work (University of Denver, 2016), MA in Forensic Psychology (2010), BS in Psychology and Criminal Justice (College of Saint Rose, 2007). Licensed Professional Counselor. Research investigates biobehavioral pathways linking early adversity to child development, with NIH-funded projects on mother-infant physiological regulation, sleep disturbances in maltreated children, and mindfulness interventions for vulnerable families. Awards : Distinction in Research (2022), Social Justice Research Award (2020), multiple NIH grants including K01 and R03 awards Leads workforce development initiatives for infant mental health professionals and supervises graduate research on family resilience mechanisms.

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Cochlear Mechanics
• Hearing Loss
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carolina Abdala is a Professor in the Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Southern California. She leads the AbdaLab, focusing on cochlear function across the human lifespan. Her research integrates advanced otoacoustic emission (OAE) techniques to study maturation, aging, and hearing disorders. Key projects include disentangling distortion and reflection components of OAEs, developing protocols for sensorineural hearing loss diagnosis, and exploring cochlear mechanics in newborns and elderly populations. Her work is funded by the NIH-NIDCD, emphasizing translational applications for clinical audiology and cochlear modeling. Research interests span auditory neuroscience, cochlear biophysics, and diagnostic technologies. Collaborations include USC faculty like Dr. Christopher Shera. The lab’s innovations in swept-tone OAE protocols and joint reflection-distortion profiling aim to refine hearing assessments. No awards are explicitly listed, but her extensive publications reflect significant contributions to auditory science. Labs/Teams: AbdaLab (specializing in cochlear function and OAE analysis). Grants: NIH-NIDCD-funded projects on human cochlear maturation and aging. Students/Advising: No advisees listed in the provided data. Future work includes advancing OAE-based diagnostics and modeling cochlear nonlinearities.

Josephine Rossمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Self-Awareness
• Cognitive Development
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Professor Josephine Ross is a developmental psychologist at the University of Dundee, holding the Chair of Developmental Psychology in the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law. Her research focuses on the cognitive and social consequences of self-awareness, exploring how the self develops across lifespan and influences social cognition, morality, and memory. She leads the Mini Me Research Lab, investigating topics such as theory of mind, cross-cultural self-perception, and art-based interventions for parent-infant wellbeing. Key research areas include: Cross-cultural studies of self-recognition and attachment Links between metacognition and theory of mind development Applications of self-reference effects in education and memory research Art therapy interventions for infant mental health (e.g., the Art at the Start project) Dementia and selfhood: Exploring parallels between childhood self-development and age-related self-dissolution She has secured significant funding including a Leverhulme Grant (£228k) and ESRC award (£481k), and won the UK’s 2024 Strategic Knowledge Exchange Partnership award. Her teaching includes courses on developmental psychology, self-awareness, and research ethics. Collaborations include working with art galleries (Dundee Contemporary Arts) and NHS partners to scale evidence-based interventions. Recent work explores bilingualism’s impact on self-systems via dialect studies.

Michelle Loman Moudryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuropsychology
• Pediatric Medicine
• Neurology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michele Loman Moudry, PhD, ABPP-CN, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). She specializes in pediatric neuropsychology, focusing on neurological and medical disorders in children, with expertise in traumatic brain injury, congenital heart disease, and epilepsy. Her research investigates the neurodevelopmental impacts of early deprivation, particularly in internationally adopted children, and evaluates neuropsychological outcomes in epilepsy and congenital heart disease patients. She holds board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology and is an Assistant Program Director for the Clinical Neuropsychology Fellowship at MCW. Education includes a PhD and postdoctoral training at the University of Minnesota and Medical College of Wisconsin. She has received grants from institutions like the NIH T32 and the Pediatric Heart Network. Awards include the International Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology Young Investigator Award (2007) and multiple grants from child development foundations. Dr. Moudry has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on pediatric neuropsychology, epilepsy surgery outcomes, and congenital heart disease neurocognition. Her leadership roles include directing clinical practicums and contributing to initiatives like the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative. She actively participates in interdisciplinary research teams and has presented at conferences such as the International Neuropsychological Society and the Society for Research in Child Development. Dr. Moudry’s work integrates clinical practice with research to advance understanding of neurodevelopmental challenges in pediatric populations.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Bilingualism
• Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joseph Casillas is an Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona and is affiliated with the Department of Latin American, Iberian, and Luso-Afro-Brazilian Literatures and Cultures (LAILAB). His research focuses on bilingualism, second language acquisition (SLA), and phonetics, with particular attention to prosody, lexical access, and quantitative methodologies. Casillas is dedicated to advancing open science practices and reproducible research in linguistics. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in a field related to linguistics, though the specific discipline is not explicitly stated. His work integrates experimental methods, statistical modeling, and computational tools to investigate bilingual speech patterns, language processing, and the impact of sociolinguistic factors on linguistic structure. Key research themes include bilingual speech communities, the role of empathy in L2 prosody perception, and the interplay between proficiency, exposure, and linguistic representation. His recent publications emphasize reproducibility and transparency in linguistic research, advocating for collaborative frameworks to enhance methodological rigor. Casillas advises Ph.D. students and teaching assistants, contributing to the academic development of the next generation of linguists. His lab or research team’s activities are detailed on his personal website (https://www.jvcasillas.com/), though specific grant details are not provided in the text.

Carolynn Kohnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioral Psychology
• College Student Behavior
• Substance Use
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carolynn Kohn is a Professor and Department Chair in the Psychology department at the University of the Pacific. She holds a PhD from Hahnemann University (2000), an MA (1996), and a BA from the University of California Santa Barbara (1991). Her teaching philosophy emphasizes challenging yet engaging pedagogy, informed by contemporary research and critical thinking. She draws on diverse materials such as scientific articles, news clips, and film to enhance student learning. Her research focuses on behavioral psychology, particularly college student alcohol consumption and methodological rigor in developmental psychology and ethical decision-making. She has pioneered studies on behavioral skills training for alcohol-pouring accuracy, infant preference for prosocial behavior, and the application of token reinforcement for physical activity in children. Her work bridges theory and practice, with contributions to substance use prevention and career counseling interventions. Dr. Kohn has over 50 peer-reviewed publications, emphasizing behavioral interventions, replication studies, and college student behavior. Her research highlights practical applications of psychology in education, health, and social contexts. She has collaborated on interdisciplinary projects, including studies on energy drink use and environmental sustainability among students. As Department Chair, she oversees curriculum development and faculty mentorship while maintaining an active research agenda. Her teaching and research reflect a commitment to evidence-based practice and student-centered learning.

Naomi Wentworthمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Perceptual-Cognitive Development
• Developmental Disabilities
• Perception-Action Skill Acquisition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Naomi Wentworth is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Lake Forest College . She holds a PhD and MA in Psychology from the University of Connecticut and Assumption College , respectively, and completed a NIMH Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Denver in visual anticipation in infants. Education PhD, University of Connecticut MA, Assumption College NIMH Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Denver Dr. Wentworth’s research focuses on perceptual-cognitive development in infants , developmental disabilities , and brain-behavior correspondences . Her work examines how infants acquire perception-action skills, form expectations, and exhibit curiosity motivation across the lifespan. She has contributed to understanding early behavioral markers for psychiatric illness and motor skill acquisition in infants with Down Syndrome. Her publications, including chapters in the Encyclopedia of Infant and Early Childhood Development , highlight trends in developmental psychology , cognitive neuroscience , and visual anticipation . Dr. Wentworth has received notable awards such as the NIMH Postdoctoral Fellowship and University of Connecticut Research Foundation Grant . Key Grants Eye movement deficits as early markers for schizophrenia (PI, NIMH Program Project, 2003–2005) Visual expectancy in infancy (Research Associate, NICHD RO-1, 1989–1994) She is affiliated with leading organizations like the American Psychological Association and International Society for Infant Studies , and her collaborations span institutions including the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and University of Illinois at Chicago .

Carolyn F. Palmerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Psychology
• Contemplative Science
• Rhythms of Activity
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Carolyn F. Palmer is Associate Professor of Psychological Science at Vassar College, where she has taught since 1992. Holding a BS from Penn State and PhD from University of Minnesota, with postdoctoral training at Drucker Brain Injury Center, she teaches Developmental Psychology and Contemplative Studies. Her scholarship explores embodied learning across the lifespan through Feldenkrais and Child'Space methodologies. Research domains: Perception-action development in infants/elders Contemplative practices' cognitive effects Rhythmic movement synchronization Tactile learning modalities Creative cognition processes